Textiles
Canada’s Fine Cotton Factory Touts Benefits of Nearshoring
The textile and apparel producer has upped its investments in technology, sustainability and talent in…
New China Platform Takes on Textile Waste
The initiative aims to establish a fiber standard certification system and promote sustainable textiles.
EPA Updates, Earth Month Drops From Eileen Fisher, Saywood Studio and More: Short Takes
The EPA ushered in greener goals Tuesday, as the U.K. clothing waste campaign sees a wrap. Brands including…
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EXCLUSIVE: H&M Group Ventures-backed Kintra Fibers Raises $8M
Brooklyn's Kintra fibers — used by Pangaia, H&M and more — raised $8 million in funding.
Industry Group Attempts to Debunk CAFTA-DR ‘Myths’
A collective of U.S. companies is pushing to make the trade law more effective through new research.
Cult Los Angeles Dealer Mothfood Offers a Window to Vintage’s Past
Tommy Dorr's vintage showroom has become a respite for actors and TV stylists seeking a slice of vintage's…
New Legislation Threatens the Future of Los Angeles’ Fashion District
Zoning regulations proposed as part of the DTLA 2040 Community Plan opens Downtown L.A. to more residential…
Anne Hathaway Blossoms in Black Flower-embellished Minidress at Bulgari’s Tokyo Hotel Opening
The actress has been a brand ambassador for Bulgari since May 2022.
Carolinas Textile Producers Take Their Case to USTR
USTR leaders met with manufacturers including Milliken and Unifi to discuss how trade legislation affects…
Materials Innovator Gen Phoenix Raises $18 Million From Tapestry, Dr. Martens, Jaguar Land Rover
The funding will help scale recycling programs for consumer brands, plus conduct research and development on…
Banana Republic Enters Home Category
The offering ranges from rugs, pillows and bedding to home decor.
Meet Hurel, an Oasis of Luxury Fabrics in Paris
The fifth-generation owners recently acquired a rare Lyon-based maker of jacquard velvets, WWD has learned.
India Planning 7 New Textile Hubs
The complexes will be located in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and…
Got Certifications? Brands Weigh Pros and Cons
How HanesBrands, REI, Nia Thomas and Terra Thread view certifications.
North Carolina’s Manufacturing Solutions Center Seeks Textile Innovators
It will open a new facility for research, development and production later this month.